Here are upcoming events at the Tivoli and Memorial Auditorium:
Lorrie Morgan in Concert
Soldiers and Sailors Memorial Auditorium
Friday, Dec. 2, at 8 p.m.
Concert to benefit the Chattanooga Firefighters Association with special guests THE WRIGHT KIDS Bluegrass Band from "America's Got Talent." Lorrie Morgan was barely a teenager when she made her first major appearance in 1975 singing “Paper Roses” with her dad, country star George Morgan on the Grand Ole Opry. Since that fateful night, Lorrie has never looked back. Her whirlwind life and career has engrained in her a confident sense of self that shines through on her latest recordings like the late afternoon sun glows through the stained-glass windows of the Ryman Auditorium. Tickets will be available at the door. For ticket information contact the Chattanooga Firefighters Association at (423) 499-3836.
The Singing Christmas Tree
Tivoli Theatre
Saturday, Dec. 3 at 2 and 7:30 p.m.
The Chattanooga Boys Choir presents their 49th Annual Singing Christmas Tree with special guests Ballet Tennessee and the CSO Youth Orchestra. This year's concert celebrates the beloved children's book "Good Night, Moon." All seats are reserved from $10 to $30. Tickets are on sale now at the Auditorium box office and online at ChattanoogaOnStage.com. Call (423) 642-TIXS or 757-5050.
Christmas with the Oak Ridge Boys
Soldiers and Sailors Memorial Auditorium
Monday, Dec. 5 at 7:30 p.m.
It's like two shows in one as the Oak Ridge Boys kick off this big show with their world famous four-part harmonies and string of hits that spans 3 decades. Toes will be a-tappin' to smash hits "Elvira" and "Bobbie Sue" plus many more award-winning songs. Then, after a short intermission, the stage is transformed and it's Christmas! The trees are decorated, the snow is falling and the Oak Ridge Boys treat you to Christmas favorites as only they can. From rollicking Santa songs to heartfelt standards, this limited tour is a family favorite for the holiday season! All seats reserved from $25 to $46.50 plus convenience fees. Tickets are on sale now at the Auditorium box office, online at ChattanoogaOnStage.com and by phone. Call (423) 642-TIXS.
The Nutcracker
Tivoli Theatre
Friday-Saturday, Dec. 9-10 at 8 p.m.
Sunday, Dec. 11 at 2 p.m. Chattanooga Ballet and the Chattanooga Symphony and Opera collaborate to present Tchaikovsky's well-loved Christmas classic. All seats reserved from $15 to $29 for adults, with discounts for children, students and seniors. The usual convenience fees will apply. Tickets are available now at the Chattanooga Ballet office; call (423) 265-0617. Tickets will be on sale at the Auditorium box office and online at ChattanoogaOnStage.com on November 25th. Call (423) 757-5050.
CSO Pops: Home for the Holidays
Tivoli Theatre
Saturday, Dec. 17 at 8 p.m.
Sunday, Dec. 18 at 2 p.m.
"Yule" be in the Holiday mood when you join the CSO for our annual wintertime celebration! Holiday classics are on the program and maybe a visit from the "big guy" himself! (but only if you've been nice!) With the CSO Chorus, the Metropolitan Bells, George S. Clinton, Jessica Clinton, and the Voices of Lee. Tickets are on sale now online at chattanoogasymphony.org and at the CSO box office, now located at the Tivoli Center at 701 Broad St. (next door to the Tivoli Theatre). Call (423) 267-8583.
Nativity: A Gospel Music Explosion
Tivoli Theatre
Wednesday-Thursday, Dec. 21-22, time TBA
Inspired by renowned poet Langston Hughes's musical gospel play, "Nativity" celebrates the traditional Christmas story from a soulful point of view. Presented by the Destiny Theatre Company. Ticket information to be announced.
Jim Brickman’s Holiday Concert
Tivoli Theatre
Tuesday, Dec. 27 at 7:30 p.m.
Jim Brickman and his very special guests present an evening of dazzling solo piano and vibrant vocals, plus plenty of warmth and humor. Jim weaves together new and old traditional holiday favorites, plus all his hits! Enjoy an unforgettable night with a musical celebration for audiences seeking an escape from the hectic demands of the holiday season. All seats reserved from $25 to $50 plus convenience fees, with a limited number of VIP tickets available at $75. VIP tickets include a "meet & greet" opportunity with Mr. Brickman. Groups of 20+ save 10%! Tickets are on sale now online at ChattanoogaOnStage.com and at Memorial Auditorium box office. Call (423) 642-TIXS or 757-5050.
Bruce Bruce & Friends
Soldiers and Sailors Memorial Auditorium
Friday, Dec. 30 at 8:30 p.m.
With special guest Don D.C. Curry, Kevin "Damn Fool" Simpson and more! From his role as host for two seasons of BET’s “Comic View” to his many appearances on TV and in film, Bruce is clearly a comedian who has made his mark in the business. Presented by Phase One Entertainment and Power 94. All seats reserved from $25 to $45 plus convenience fees. Tickets are on sale now online at ChattanoogaOnStage.com and at the Auditorium box office. Call (423) 642-TIXS.
2012 SHOWS ON SALE NOW AT THE AUDITORIUM BOX OFFICE
Elvis Lives!
Soldiers and Sailors Memorial Auditorium
Monday, Jan. 16, 2012 at 7:30 p.m.
ELVIS LIVES is an unforgettable multi-media and live musical journey across Elvis' life. His iconic style, embraced by many of today's artists, continues to intrigue audiences of all generations. Featuring finalists from Elvis Presley Enterprises' worldwide Ultimate Elvis Tribute Artist Contest, as well as a tribute to Ann-Margret, audiences "Can't Help Falling In Love" with this phenomenal theatrical concert experience. All seats reserved from $31.50 to $56.50 plus convenience fees. Age 17 and under save $20. Buy both ELVIS LIVES and SPAMALOT to save 10%! Presented by TAPA. Tickets are on sale at the Auditorium box office, online at ChattanoogaOnStage.com and by phone. Call (423) 642-TIXS.
Monty Python's Spamalot
Soldiers and Sailors Memorial Auditorium
Thursday, Feb. 2, 2012 at 7:30 p.m.
Winner of the 2005 Tony Award for Best Musical, Monty Python's Spamalot is the outrageous new musical comedy lovingly ripped off from the film classic "Monty Python and The Holy Grail." Based on the Tony Award winning direction of Mike Nichols, with a book by Eric Idle and music and lyrics by the Grammy Award-winning team of Mr. Idle and John Du Prez, Spamalot tells the tale of King Arthur and his Knights of the Round Table as they embark on their quest for the Holy Grail. Flying cows, killer rabbits, taunting Frenchmen and show-stopping musical numbers are just a few of the reasons audiences everywhere are eating up Spamalot. All seats reserved from $31.50 to $56.50 plus convenience fees. Age 17 and under save $20. Buy both ELVIS LIVES and SPAMALOT to save 10%! Presented by TAPA. Tickets are on sale at the Auditorium box office, online at ChattanoogaOnStage.com and by phone. Call (423) 642-TIXS.
The Black Jacket Symphony
Tivoli Theatre
Friday, Feb. 17, 2012 at 8 p.m.
Back by Popular Demand performing LED ZEPPLIN IV! This network of top-notch musicians reproduce classic albums in a live environment, spending an enormous amount of time, energy and resources to perform the album in its entirety--note for note, sound for sound--with first-rate lighting and video production. Following the album and a brief intermission, the Black Jacket Symphony returns to perform a collection of Led Zepplin's greatest hits. All seats reserved from $25 to $30 plus convenience fees. Tickets go on sale at 10:00 am on Friday, November 17 online at ChattanoogaOnStage.com and at the Auditorium box office. Call (423) 642-TIXS or (423) 757-5050.
Shen Yun World Tour 2012
Tivoli Theatre
Tuesday, April 24, 2012 at 7:30 p.m.
Shen Yun. For the Chinese, the words evoke a sense of wonder, magic, and the divine. To audiences who have seen it, they recall the experience of a lifetime—a moment so powerfully beautiful it touches the soul. Discover the glory of a fantastically rich culture, that of classical China, brought to life through brilliantly choreographed dance and mesmerizing, all-original orchestral compositions. Magnificently costumed dancers—the world's elite—move in poetic arrangements that evoke pastoral beauty, imperial drama, and the glory of an ancient civilization. All seats reserved from $50 to $100 plus convenience fees. Tickets are on sale online at ChattanoogaOnStage.com and at Memorial Auditorium box office. Call (423) 642-TIXS.